Tanya Combrinck
Tanya is a writer covering art, design, and visual effects. She has 16 years of experience as a magazine journalist and has written for numerous publications including 3D World, 3D Artist, ImagineFX, Computer Arts, net magazine, and Creative Bloq. For Creative Bloq, she mostly writes about web design, including the hottest new tools, as well as 3D artwork and VFX.
Latest articles by Tanya Combrinck
![Colin Price art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FdeQQNCH7ewdR24FYDh8iA-320-80.jpg)
Artists stand up for their rights against AI threats
By Tanya Combrinck published
The steps artists are taking to protect their work from being used to train generative AI models.
![A woman sleeping under a duvet with leaves](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/68bbji3UH9AfQpkmhuQTM8-320-80.jpg)
How to tell a story in an image
By Tanya Combrinck published
Four artists discuss using visual elements to imbue their work with personal and universal human stories.
![How to make an indie comic; a surprise embrace](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7tvSejnkwdvvVagFtYDqiH-320-80.png)
How to make an indie comic: pro artists share advice to concept, create, print and market your own book
By Tanya Combrinck published
Four comic creators share their advice for concepting, publishing and marketing an indie comic.
![A woman being blown away](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/juiqfsDfnxFJAHMKopj6Fj-320-80.jpg)
The best upcoming VFX films of 2024
By Tanya Combrinck published
Follow the amazing work of top visual effects studios with our handy guide to the biggest VFX films coming out this year.
![Vertex; a logo on a complex designed background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XatXxo7gkQHogJrHbiWgF9-320-80.jpg)
Find your tribe at Vertex
By Tanya Combrinck published
Join us to connect and learn at the ultimate festival of digital art, animation and VFX.
![Geoffrey Ernault art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fRHdK3WrJmGGgweP82BB9f-320-80.jpg)
4 tech trends that are influencing digital art in 2024
By Tanya Combrinck published
How technology has sparked a demand for human connection, nostalgia, and visuals that make the digital tangible.
![Game art](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6zRLyEusTWQBEG6vQw8iCF-320-80.jpg)
Should I work in the games industry?
By Tanya Combrinck published
Four industry veterans talk about the rewards and challenges of pursuing an art career in the world of video games.
![One of the best monospace fonts on a blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9BWPLU6RsXze4v2LGJj97Z-320-80.jpg)
The 9 best monospace fonts for coding in 2024
By Tanya Combrinck, Joseph Foley published
These monospace fonts make code easier to read.
![Overcoming imposter syndrome; a child removes a mask being surrounded by mask wearing people](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rHbTTVALfHeN76niKrDGLj-320-80.jpg)
"I'm more valuable than just my paintings" - pro artists share how to overcome imposter syndrome
By Tanya Combrinck published
Solutions to help overcome imposter syndrome.
![Artists new year resolutions 2024; a robot samurai](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5FRKpsnrQQXyf2Fd6hB9fj-320-80.jpg)
Artists' New Year's resolutions for 2024
By Tanya Combrinck published
Meet seven pro artists who are planning to tackle what the coming year brings in these challenging times of generative AI.
![Find your art style; colourful characters](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QNAPrzjLVSAuC7XBm4YYkY-320-80.jpg)
Finding your tabletop RPG's style - "The art should evoke curiosity and wonder"
By Tanya Combrinck published
How a strong, cohesive voice contributed to the success of four tabletop RPGs.
![Digital art trends 2024; an athlete on a StageCraft volume showing the Eiffel Tower](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fKv2H4DywUWvkbVMSSq37m-320-80.jpeg)
The biggest digital art trends we'll see in 2024, as predicted by ILM, Wētā FX and other industry creatives
By Tanya Combrinck published
The digital art trends for 2024 include AI trends, new tech and more, as predicted by leading industry creatives.
![Getting started with Procreate Dreams; two characters leap over a hill](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/v5LGLehUAEDYmSPvBWCWFV-320-80.gif)
Getting started with Procreate Dreams: animator Havtza shares her advice
By Tanya Combrinck published
Getting started with Procreate Dreams needn't be daunting. Animator Havtza explains her favourite tools and features.
![Generative AI art; a colourful character holds her head](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QzNUFPxHAxXkhxxTKgeaVB-320-80.jpg)
What can be done to stop generative AI art?
By Tanya Combrinck last updated
These professional artists are fighting back against generative AI art.
![Character design by Art Director Ryan Kingdom and his team for triangle agency](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tTM3Lc7tRAd8hXCvWb5bPV-320-80.jpg)
How to find your voice as a role-playing game artist
By Tanya Combrinck published
How a strong, cohesive voice contributed to the success of four tabletop RPGs.
![Working on a commission; a dragon holding a lantern approaches a girl](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9PoUjvVsqUrixohQ6UBrQj-320-80.jpg)
Working on a commission: advice from professional digital artists
By Tanya Combrinck published
A trio of digital artists share their advice for working on a commission.
![best AI productivity tools; various AI app logos on an orange background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/n2t5Pf5wpkMrFAoDsFRNRf-320-80.jpg)
The best AI productivity tools: tested and ranked
By Tanya Combrinck published
I test and rank the best AI productivity tools that can help speed up tasks and saving you time to be more creative.
![Best AI video editing tools; logos of AI apps on a blue background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XWS8nNGQSfEqqucUjofZXZ-320-80.jpg)
The best AI video editing tools
By Tanya Combrinck published
The best AI video editing tools enable you to remove backgrounds, create green screen effects, and generate video from a text prompts.
![Best AI for graphic design; logos of AI design apps](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SHwZetekMiNvqfZ5KLUP9F-320-80.jpg)
I test the latest AI for graphic design: which is best?
By Tanya Combrinck published
The top AI for graphic design to speed up visual tasks.
![fantasy art illustration](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fUHQyJ9KUHRVmvSGhrz24H-320-80.jpg)
10 tips for beating creative block
By Tanya Combrinck published
Get out of a rut with tips from artists who've been there.
![null](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wwjqxSAs4vHhkT6tYZViC3-320-80.jpg)
How to shoot print work for your portfolio
By Tanya Combrinck last updated
Showcase tactile projects with more effective photography.
![Responsive web design tutorials](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YhwCJZUqvivpVibFpqKfUk-320-80.jpg)
19 really useful responsive web design tutorials
By Creative Bloq Staff last updated
Optimise your website with these responsive web design tutorials.
![Best web browsers - Brave](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6XDDP6FhAddnrtdG7RafdE-320-80.jpg)
The best web browsers in 2020
By Tanya Combrinck last updated
We compare the big-hitters so you can decide which is right for you.